Four Army battalions in Bangladesh named after Caliphs

To be deployed along India's north-eastern border

(A battalion is a military unit.)

(A Caliph is a ruler who governs in accordance with Sharia.)

Dhaka (Bangladesh) – For the first time, Bangladesh has formed four Army battalions named after Muslim Caliphs.

For the first time, the Bangladesh Army has named companies of a new battalion after four Islamic Caliphs.

The unit will be deployed along India's northeastern border.

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Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman has named these battalions after the Rashidun Caliphs Umar, Abu Bakr, Ali and Uthman. Each battalion comprises approximately 700 soldiers. All four battalions will be deployed along India’s north-eastern border.

Editorial Perspective

India's conciliatory approach towards Bangladesh is enabling it to become as troublesome as Pakistan, which is regrettable !